Marie Mclamb Davis

JAN. 3, 1928 - JULY 11, 2012 GARNER - Marie McLamb Davis of Garner, NC, passed away on July 11, 2012, at Windsor Point Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Marie embodied the best attributes of a loving wife, kind mother, and faithful Christian, and she will be missed by her family, friends, and anyone that knew her joyful spirit. Marie was born near Salemburg, NC, in Sampson County and spent her early childhood working the family farm with her brothers and sisters. A graduate of Salemburg High, one of her first jobs outside of the farm was as a switchboard operator at Camp Davis near Holly Ridge, NC in Onslow County during World War II. Soon after the conclusion of the war, Marie met and married the love of her life, George Cleophas Davis. They wed on May 15, 1947, and soon moved to Raleigh, NC, a pioneering leap of faith for a young married couple from rural America. Within two years, Marie became a nurturing and patient mother. She instilled in her three sons a sense of compassion for others, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor. As her sons grew, Marie returned to the work force and was a part-time switchboard operator at Hudson-Belk in Raleigh. Marie was also active in her church throughout her life including Womens Missionary Union, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Senior Adult Choir. She and George were early members of Longview Baptist Church in Raleigh and later Aversboro Road Baptist Church in Garner, NC. Marie is survived by her three sons and their wives, George Gary and Joanne Davis of Raleigh, Ronnie and Diana Davis of Garner, and Lynn and Beverly Davis of Holly Springs; three grandchildren Kevin Davis of Raleigh, Jessica Davis of Raleigh, and Christopher Davis of Holly Springs; one great-grandson, Jackson, one brother, Paul Dean McLamb of Salemburg, one sister Patricia Berry of Salemburg, and many nieces and nephews. The family will be at Bryan Lee Funeral Home in Garner, NC, on Friday, July 13, 2012, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to celebrate Maries life and her impact on others. The funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Aversboro Road Baptist Church in Garner, NC, with burial to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh, NC. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to either Hospice of Wake County or Womens Missionary Union of Aversboro Road Baptist Church.